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WORLD ON WHEELS Peak Performance Peloton v Zwift face off: Which indoor cycling workout is right for you? At first glance, these virtual cycling experiences may sound similar. But talk to devoted fans and you’ll learn why these two indoor workouts attract different crowds. Zwift brings competitive, professional cycling indoors, and Peloton offers live fitness classes led by celebrity instructors without leaving your home. Learn which option suits your style as we compare Peloton with Zwift. Peloton WHAT IS IT? A sleek stationary bike and app, Peloton has become part of pop culture thanks to instructors such as Ally Love who have celebrity status among diehard riders. Live and pre-recorded classes mimic gym spin classes, while workouts can be selected based on music genre, workout type or instructor. PROS A fantastic option for high-intensity training. Other workouts like yoga, strength training and meditation encourage you to make time for a more holistic approach to fitness. Peloton has become commonplace in hotel gyms, making it easy to take your workout on the road. THE COMMUNITY A leaderboard encourages friendly competition, instructors give shout-outs to virtual riders, and the app allows you to share stats with other cyclists. BEST FOR Fitness junkies or those looking to boost their cardio endurance and strength and find a high-energy, encouraging instructor motivating. Zwift WHAT IS IT? An app that recreates a competitive, outdoor riding experience. You’ll need your own bike and a smart trainer, a piece of equipment that turns your road bike into a stationary one, to participate. Riders create an avatar and can enter virtual worlds to train or race with other users. PROS Multiworkout plans help you prepare for a specific event, like a century ride. The smart trainer adjusts the resistance to match the virtual backdrop you choose. Live events and races allow you to compete with other cyclists. THE COMMUNITY Diehard road cyclists who thrive in competition. The app allows users to chat with one another and is gamified so you can earn points to buy your avatar new gear. BEST FOR Serious cyclists who want to increase power and endurance and prepare for competitions. 48 NetJets
JULIAN RENTZSCH Mountain Biking 101 It can feel intimidating for the older rider, but Jesse Anthony, USA Cycling’s race director for mountain bike and cyclocross, shares tips for beginners to ease safely into the thrilling sport 1. Don’t grab any old bike Be sure your bike is sized correctly. When you straddle your bike with your feet flat on the floor and lift the mountain bike, you want five centimetres minimum clearance between the tires and the ground. 2. Don’t look down at the front tire Scan your eyes over the line where you want to go on the trail. Your body will follow your eyes. 3. Don’t deathgrip the handlebars Hold them securely with your hands, but keep your shoulders and hips loose. You want your body to be fluid over the bike. 4. Don’t be on the balls of your feet Plant your feet flat in the pedals and put all of your weight into your pedals in corners and on technical sections of the trail. 5. Don’t give up Practice makes perfect. If you can’t clear a section, go back and try it again. Repetition is the mother of skill. 6. Don’t zone out Be aware of your surroundings. Keep an eye out for hikers, horses, dogs and other trail users. Cycling lingo decoded A novice cyclist’s guide to bike-nerd speak. BIBS Cycling shorts that have braces instead of an elastic waistband. CENTURY A 100-mile ride or race. CHAMMY Short for chamois (pronounced “sham-wah”), this is the cushiony pad in the seat of cycling shorts that wicks away moisture and prevents chafing. CHEWING THE HANDLEBARS Describes the feeling when you are suffering, leaning over your handlebars in exhaustion. COL Mountain pass. FRED Someone new to cycling identified by an unmatched kit and poor bike handling skills. GRAND TOUR One of the three major European professional cycling stage races: Giro d’Italia, Tour de France and Vuelta a España. GRANNY GEAR The lowest, easiest gears on the bike. HAMMERFEST A grueling ride pedalling in the big gears, which have the greatest resistance and most power. KIT Cycling uniform. KOM OR QOM Stands for King or Queen of the Mountain and is the ultimate bragging right for people who use the cycling app Strava. This is an award given to a cyclist who summits a climb first. Five Cycling Podcasts to download now THE CYCLING PODCAST Daily analysis of the Giro d’Italia, Tour de France, Vuelta a España and Classics from three top cycling journalists and special guests. THEMOVE Lance Armstrong knowledgeably and unapologetically opines on the planet’s most iconic cycling races and endurance events, with prestigious guests like six-time Ironman World Champion Mark Allen. THE SLOW RIDE: A CYCLING PODCAST A humour-filled conversation between three bike nerds on all things bike racing and cycling culture. BIKES & BIG IDEAS Trusted gear review site BLISTER curates interesting conversations on everything from the bikepacking trend to the environmental footprint of bike manufacturing. THE ASK A CYCLING COACH PODCAST Musings on cycling nutrition, threshold workouts, recovery beers, and more from expert coaches and guest athletes. NetJets 49
